Wellness, Travel and Beauty
Nothing says self care like a nice long soak in the tub, some candles burning and relaxing bath oils. But what if you don't have a bath? Fear not your trusty old shower can be transformed into chilled spa experience with a few twists. Read on for some ideas of how to turn your shower into the ... READ the POST
The Ordinary Niacinamide Powder Reviewed Ya'all know im a The Ordinary addict. And im a hoe for Niacinamide! So you would think that the the ordinary launching a new product plus it being Niacinamide would equal joyuss gushing of how im in love.. Unfortunately the 100% Niacinamide Powder ... READ the POST
My best skincare products of 2020! What are the best beauty products 2020? While 2020 will be remembered for many reasons, it's definetly a year where many of us tried new skincare products. From wearing less make up, staring at our faces all day on zoom calls and bloody maskne, we became more ... READ the POST
A couple of years ago my friend sent me a list of questions to answer at the end of the year. I've been using them each year to help me reflect on the year gone by and help set my intentions for the year ahead. Although it’s good to continually reflect, the end of the year is ... READ the POST
Skin-Care Gift Sets You Truly Can’t Go Wrong With Because, honestly, who doesn't want glowing skin? Few things are as universally appreciated as skin-care gift sets during the holidays (Or is that just me?). That's why I've trawled the internet (and my all-time favourite beauty brands) to find the ... READ the POST
The Best Black Friday Beauty Deals! It's that time of year again! Black Friday always leaves me conflicted. Part of me hates this insane amount of consumerism but the beauty addict part loves all the deals! As long as you don't go overboard and buy a whole bunch of stuff because it's 70% off ... READ the POST
![Jade Roller Vs Gua Sha. What's the difference?
Jade rolling is mainly a lymphatic drainage massage, and gua sha is a fascial [i.e., fibrous tissue] release massage. While it may seem they have only recently become popular, they have been used for centuries in asian culture for their numerous benefits. Their common goal is to promote optimal circulation and lymphatic drainage.
Benefits of a Jade roller
✨ The gentle pressure helps to stimulate circulation and leave the facial muscles more relaxed
✨ By encouraging lymphatic drainage, this boosts the skin’s natural detoxification process
✨ The naturally cooling sensation helps to calm the skin, depuff, and soothe inflammation.
Benefits of Gua Sha
✨ Relaxes Face muscles
Helps to iron out the fascia [connective tissue] that is affected by tension. which can lift the face.
✨ Reduces Puffiness
Like a jade roller, it works on the lymphatic systems. The sweeping movements of the gua sha tool, combined with the pressure used as the tool is pressed against the skin, helps to improve lymphatic drainage, reducing puffy skin and under-eye bags.
So which is better? It all depends on your needs and skin type. They both help with lymphatic drainage but the Gua Sha can have more of an immediate effect. However, if you have sensitive skin or rosacea, a jade roller will be more gentle.
Gua Sha and Jade Rollers aren't essential and they are not going to perform miracles but if you enjoy skincare as selfcare, they make a welcome addition to your routine.
ps its (pronounced gwah-shah)
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